Angus Ta'avao rugby player
Angus Ta'avao rugby player

Angus Ta'avao

22nd Mar 1990 1.94m/124kg Tighthead Prop

Former All Blacks scrum coach joins Auckland outfit

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Blues have landed recent All Blacks scrum guru Greg Feek ahead of the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season. Feek was the mind behind a New Zealand scrum...

New faces for the Chiefs ahead of Drua clash

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The table-topping Gallagher Chiefs are back home for round nine of the DHL Super Rugby Pacific competition to face the Fijian Drua.Clayton McMillan has selected a refreshed lineup for the clash that sees...

All Blacks announce 33-man squad for Championship Test in Melbourne

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Joe Schmidt and Jason Ryan have announced a squad of 33 players that will travel to Melbourne for the Rugby Championship Test against the Wallabies.     Loose...

All Blacks must step up for under-fire Foster in the heat of Springboks battle

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand have been smarting from a historic defeat to Ireland, and Ian Foster needs a response in South Africa as he fights for his job.     Ian Foster will know there is more...

Farrell insists 'little old Ireland' can compete with world's best ahead of New Zealand decider

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head coach Andy Farrell says his "little old Ireland" can compete with anyone in the world after setting up a series decider with New Zealand.   Ireland were comprehensively defeated in the first...

All Blacks escape playing with 12 men after officiating blunder

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The All Blacks escaped playing against Ireland with just 12 men for about 5 minutes after the officials and Irish management missed an opportunity in the 30th minute of the game.     Tighthead...

'I'm just so proud of them' - Andy Farrell hails 'courageous' Ireland after historic All Blacks win

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head coach Andy Farrell heaped praise on his Ireland side following their first ever away win over New Zealand on Saturday.     Head coach Andy Farrell was gushing with pride following...

Ireland Player Ratings v New Zealand - Test 2

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland secured a historic first-away win over New Zealand as they defeated the 14-man All Blacks 23-12 in Dunedin on Saturday.       It was an incredible effort from Ireland,...

Ireland claim historic win in New Zealand

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Andrew Porter and Johnny Sexton were decisive as Ireland beat the All Blacks in New Zealand for the first time.   Ireland secured a historic first-away win over New Zealand as they defeated...

Player Ratings: New Zealand 42-19 Ireland

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand delivered an outstanding performance to defeat Ireland 42-19 to go 1-0 in the three-test series.     No.8 Ardie Savea bagged a brace as New Zealand overcame a...